
What are the REAL problems with the BYD Leopard 5 (PHEV)?
Now this is the new BEAST ! That I really hope it’s up to the game of competition! I tried it last week in AlAwir and really liked it so much ! But the price isn’t entering my brain ! 179k aed with warranty ! 😤😢 I would pay it if we had excellent long term feedback on the car !
Today I want real-world feedback from Leopard 5 owners in the UAE
Please focus on the negatives and issues you faced after ownership, not just general impressions.
Main problems & reliability
Any breakdowns, warning lights, or recurring issues?
Anything that made you visit the garage more than expected?
Battery & PHEV downsides
Which version do you have? (small ~32 kWh or big ~48 kWh)
Real electric range vs advertised
What happens when battery is low? (performance drop / fuel consumption)
Any long-term battery concerns?
Fuel & daily driving
Fuel consumption once battery is empty
Does the car feel too heavy in real use?
Warranty & service
Which warranty provider are you using?
Any issues with claims or delays?
Do you trust it long term?
Did you face any problem for service or warranty
How much you paid for warranty ?
Spare parts & repairs
Parts availability in UAE vs ordering from China
Waiting time for parts
Any expensive repairs so far?
How much is consumables like break pads , air filters oil filters etc.
Price & market
How much did you buy it for? (to track price changes in current timing as prices increased once I checked it twice!)
Is resale difficult? How about resale value ?
Tech & system issues
Infotainment bugs, lag, crashes?
Language / region lock issues?
Connectivity or update problems?
Off-road performance issues
Any problems in sand driving ?
Overheating or system limitations?
How reliable is it in tough conditions?
Biggest regrets
What disappointed you the most?
What would you warn new buyers about?
Would you buy it again?
Appreciate honest feedback — trying to understand the real ownership experience.
Most importantly don’t believe the manufacturer about the range I saw two content creators did full review on range ! Non reached above 700 km so basically what ever Chinese saying about range , divide it by 2 😓